S.270

Increases certain penalties for leaving scene of motor vehicle accident resulting in death or injury.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S270 increases penalties for drivers who leave the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death or injury.

New Jersey S270 amends existing law to increase penalties for drivers who knowingly leave the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death or injury. The bill raises the fine for such offenses from between $2,500 to $5,000 to between $5,000 to $10,000. Additionally, the driver's license suspension period for a first offense increases from six months to one year, with permanent suspension for subsequent offenses.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee